Tang Guoqiang (, born 4 May 1952) is a Chinese actor, best known for portraying historical figures. Some of his more notable roles include: various Chinese emperors (e.g. Emperor Taizong of Tang, Yongle Emperor, Yongzheng Emperor), Zhuge Liang, Yan Zhenqing and Mao Zedong. Tang started his acting career when he first joined a performance troupe in 1970 after graduating from middle school. He made his film debut in 1975 as the male lead in Storm over the South China Sea.
Early life and education Tang was born in Qingdao, Shandong, on 4 May 1952, while his ancestral home in Yantai. After graduating from Qingdao No.39 High School, he joined the Qingdao Drama Troupe in 1970 and then the August First Film Studio in 1975.
Acting career Tang rise to fame started in 1979, with his role in the military-themed film Little Flower, becoming something of a pop idol after his appearance in the mythological romance flick, Peacock Princess, in 1982. In 1990, Tang played the ancient politician and strategist Zhuge Liang in the epic TV drama Romance of Three Kingdoms, and through the years he would become a specialist interpreting historic figures, such as Li Shimin and Yongzheng.
He is also well known for his performances of Mao Zedong, starting in 1996, when Tang starred with Li Lin and Ma Xiaowei in Zhai Junjie's war film The Long March. Since then, he has portrayed Mao in over 40 television dramas and movies. Among these are his appearance in the 2009 main melody film The Founding of a Republic, which became the highest grossing domestic film in history at the time.
Personal life Tang is married to actress Zhuang Li and they have a son named Tang Yinghan (born in 1995). Tang also has a daughter named Tang Lili (born in 1983) from a previous marriage to Sun Tao.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 1975 Storm Over the South China Sea Yu Hualong 1977 Zouzai Zhanzheng Qianmian Li Tiecheng 1979 Little Flower Zhao Yongsheng 1980 The Stars Are Bright Tonight He Zhanyun 1981 Peacock Princess Zhao Shutun 1983 A Long Way to Go Cheng Kang 1983 Sidu Chishui Lu Qingsong 1984 Wreaths at the Foot of the Mountain Zhao Mengsheng 1987 Gongheguo Buhui Wangji Lan Yumeng 1989 Anli Xiaojie Lin Yiping 1989 Little Emperors Lin Jie 1989 Long Yun Yu Jiang Jieshi Long Shengwu 1996 The Long March Mao Zedong 2004 Zhang Side Mao Zedong 2009 The Founding of a Republic Mao Zedong 2009 Xunzhao Weichen guest star 2015 Hundred Regiments Offensive Mao Zedong 2015 Cairo Declaration Mao Zedong 2017 The Founding of an Army 2019 The Code on the Fingertips 2019 Mao Zedong 1949 Mao Zedong 2021 I Am Mao Mao Zedong Mao's biopic in English 2023 The Volunteers: To the War Mao Zedong
Television Year Title Role Notes 1982 Bai Jinbei Officer 1983 Tianxia Diyi Guan Xiao Xian 1989 Lengxue Shang Wuqiang 1990 Mingtian Bushi Meng Zhong Shan 1990 Fengxian Technician 1990 Changzhenghao Jinye Qifei Hu Yang 1994 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Zhuge Liang 1996 Kingdoms of the Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty Duke Zhuang of Zheng 1997 The Water Margin Su Shi cameo 1998 Yongzheng Dynasty Yongzheng Emperor 1998 Zheng Banqiao Waizhuan Qianlong Emperor 1998 Zhanguo Hongyan King Goujian of Yue 1999 Kaiguo Lingxiu Mao Zedong Mao Zedong 1999 Xiaozhangfu Gao Yeye 1999 Return of Justice Bao Cao Hong 2000 Zhongguo Zhapian Daan Jishi host 2000 Li Wei the Magistrate Yongzheng Emperor 2000 Zheng Chenggong Zhu Yujian 2000 Zhang Wentian Yu Liu Ying Mao Zedong 2000 Baogong Shengsijie Emperor Renzong of Song 2000 The Long March Mao Zedong director 2001 Love Legend of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong of Tang 2001 Dajiao Ma Huanghou Hongwu Emperor 2002 Juedui Quanli Qi Quansheng 2002 Zhengjiu Complainer 2002 Nüren Tang Lin Tianquan 2002 Yijiang Chunshui Wei Zhilin 2002 Gongsu host and artistic director 2002 Xuebai Xuehong Ma Qi 2003 High Flying Songs of Tang Dynasty Emperor Xuanzong of Tang 2003 Li Wei the Magistrate II Yongzheng Emperor 2003 Diezhan Zhi Teshu Jiaoliang Liao Peng 2003 Wo Shengming Zhong De Ganlan Shu Xiao Zhenxiong 2003 Yongle Ernü Yingxiong Zhuan Jianwen Emperor 2003 Yan'an Song Mao Zedong artistic director 2003 Kangding Qingge Muya Qudeng 2003 The Affaire in the Swing Age Hong Taiji alternative title Love Against Kingship 2004 Xuese Shiyan Chu Qi 2004 Jiajing Fengyun Jiajing Emperor 2004 Zhang Boling Zhang Boling 2004 Zhaojun Departs the Frontier Emperor Xuan of Han 2004 Dahan Beige Prince of Jiangxia 2004 Chuanqi Huangdi Zhu Yuanzhang Guo Zixing alternative title Zhu Yuanzhang Huanxiang () 2005 Carol of Zhenguan Emperor Taizong of Tang 2005 Xian Xinghai Mao Zedong 2005 Eighth Route Army Mao Zedong 2005 The Great Dunhuang Li Yuanhao 2005 Chuanguo Yuxi Yongle Emperor 2005 Zheng He Xia Xiyang Yongle Emperor artistic director; alternative title Da Hanghai () 2005 Xiongguan Mandao雄關漫道 Mao Zedong 2005 Bishu Shanzhuang Da Chuanqi Lei family descendant 2006 Wanli Shoufu Zhang Juzheng Zhang Juzheng 2006 Hujia Hanyue Tuoba Tao 2006 Nanyue Wang Qin Shi Huang 2006 Baiqiuen Mao Zedong 2006 Xi'an Shibian Mao Zedong 2006 Chisong Weilong Emperor 2006 Huang Feihong Wuda Dizi Boss Jin 2006 The Sword and the Chess of Death Jianzu 2007 Wenzhou Ren Zai Bali Wan Zhenguo 2007 Zhou Enlai in Chongqing Mao Zedong 2007 Yingxiong Wuming Yan Baohang 2007 The Legend and the Hero Yuanshi Tianzun guest star 2007 Su Dongpo Emperor Renzong of Song guest star 2008 Datang Shuhun Yan Zhenqing Yan Zhenqing 2008 The Legend and the Hero 2 Yuanshi Tianzun guest star 2008 Zhentan Chengxu 2: Qiannian Miju Police inspector 2008 Baowei Yanan Mao Zedong 2008 Qizhi Qi Tianshun 2008 The East Is Red Mao Zedong 2008 Jiefang Mao Zedong director 2009 Jinfeng Huakai Mao Zedong 2009 Tonglingzi 2009 Dongfang Mao Zedong director 2009 Bao Qingtian Qixia Wuyi Emperor Zhenzong of Song 2010 Journey to the West Jade Emperor 2010 Huang Yanpei Mao Zedong 2011 Journey to the West Yuanshi Tianzun 2011 1911 Revolution director 2011 Secret History of Empress Wu Emperor Taizong of Tang 2012 Legend of Yuan Empire Founder Genghis Khan
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External links
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